Industry : FMCG
Job Title: Lead Automation & AI Enablement
Job Location: Kenya, East Africa
Department: Digital Transformation / Automation Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience: 5 years’ experience in automation and digital transformation
About the Role:
My client company is seeking a forward-thinking Lead Automation & AI Enablement to drive innovation, power automation, and boost efficiency across their FMCG operations. This role will lead smart automation and AI initiatives from production floors to corporate offices, aligning with the company’s broader business and digital transformation strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and execute an end-to-end automation and AI roadmap aligned with business goals.
· Implement Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for office and support functions.
· Deploy AI for predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization.
· Integrate AI/ML solutions with SAP S4 HANA, SCADA, WMS, ERP, and MIS systems.
· Lead computer vision and AI-driven automation for production environments.
· Identify process inefficiencies and implement cross-functional smart automation solutions.
· Monitor automation ROI, savings, and adoption rates; present reports to leadership.
· Establish data and automation governance, ensuring adherence to compliance and security standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
· Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
· Minimum 5 years experience in automation and digital transformation.
· Hands-on experience with UiPath, Power Automate, Python, OpenAI, Azure, and AWS.
· Certification in AI tools or automation platforms is an added advantage.
· Proven ability to manage digital transformation projects with strong stakeholder and communication skills.
Experience with SAP S4 HANA integration is preferred